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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.91, 362.83 and 104.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.91, 362.83 and 104.92 is: 157.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.91 : 362.83 = 104.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.91/362.83 = 104.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.91x = 362.83 × 104.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.91x = 38,068.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,068.12/241.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.36

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